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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I need to tell you that I'm trying to help because of a bill I'm introducing that would fix the irrational disparity…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2015
I need to tell you that I'm trying to help because of a bill I'm introducing that would fix the irrational disparity because tax benefits available to those who drive and those who use Metro resulting in loss of ridership to Metro.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton discusses her bill aimed at addressing tax disparities affecting Metro ridership.

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